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Sylvia Thurm Obituary

Sylvia Jane Thurm (nee Askew) age 90; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Joseph (Robin) Thurm, Barbara (Joseph) Hawkins, James (Melissa) Thurm, Mary Beth (Charles) Williamson, and John (Kathy) Thurm; cherished grandma of Jennifer (Eric), Michael (Christina), Jason (Whitney), the late Jonathon, Jacob (Ali), Zachary (Katelynn), Markus (Laura), Meghan, Drew, and Calli; fond great-grandma of 11. Funeral Monday, November 13, 2023 from Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S. Cass Ave., Darien to Holy Trinity Church. Mass 9:30 am. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 2:00 – 6:00 pm. For funeral information: 630-852-3595 or www.modelldarien.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Nov. 9 to Nov. 16, 2023.

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Sheila Chantos

November 17, 2023

Sylvia was my very first school secretary as a brand new teacher at Holy Trinity. She was my lifeline and I will always be grateful for that.

Rev. William J. O´Shea

November 9, 2023

Sylvia was such an important part of Holy Trinity Catholic school. I thank God for her support and friendship. Fr. Bill O´Shea.

Sr. Rosemary/Fr. Jack & Residents of Misericordia

November 7, 2023

Our sympathy and special prayers for Sylvia and all her family and friends.

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Memorial Events
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12

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Modell Funeral Home

7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

Nov

13

Mass of Christian Burial

9:30 a.m.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

111 South Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559

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7710 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561

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